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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews

 Apr. 21, 2020

A tumultuous year for the burger chain included the retirement of CEO Denny Marie Post, who had been

Operations

Red Robin closes stores, cuts staff

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 14, 2020

The 35 shuttered units were mostly mall locations, the company said.

Leadership

Red Robin investor resumes its push for control

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 27, 2020

Vintage Capital is commencing a proxy fight to land four seats on the restaurant company’s board. It alleges that current directors haven’t been forthcoming about acquisition offers.

Operations

Red Robin puts 3-year timetable on addition of Donatos pizza

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 26, 2020

The co-branding effort figures large in the casual chain’s updated turnaround plan.

Leadership

Guy Constant is out at Red Robin

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 07, 2020

The chain’s chief operating officer was terminated without cause. Michael Buchmeier was named his interim replacement.

Financing

Another investor leans on Red Robin

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 30, 2019

Viex Capital said it intends to amass shares and push for a new strategic plan from the casual chain.

Leadership

A year of surprising retirements

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 18, 2019

A number of prominent restaurant industry executives decided in 2019 to kick back and savor their success. Here’s a sampling.

Operations

Red Robin unit shuttered after hazardous situation with cleaning chemicals

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 20, 2019

The incident comes days after a Buffalo Wild Wings manager was killed after inhaling a noxious combination of floor cleaning agents.

Financing

Red Robin suspends refranchising

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 05, 2019

The decision follows an unprofitable quarter when traffic continued to slide.

Operations

Full-service chains continue to prune

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 24, 2019

Friendly’s, Red Robin plan more closings of underperforming units.

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